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  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    GFO-23-607 – Tribal Electric Vehicle Infrastructure, Planning, and Workforce Training and Development

    Open Date
    Jan 18, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    CA Energy Commission
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $10,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Energy Commission
    Grant Program ID
    GFO-23-607
    Portal ID
    53754
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of this solicitation is to provide funding for Tribes, Tribal Organizations, and Tribally-owned businesses for: EV Charging Infrastructure, EV Infrastructure Planning, EV Workforce Training and Development. 

    Eligible Applicants
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    All project locations must be within California. 

    View Full Grant Details: GFO-23-607 – Tribal Electric Vehicle Infrastructure, Planning, and Workforce Training and Development>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    GFO-23-401 – Bulk Grid Asset Enhancements for Grid Reliability

    Open Date
    Dec 14, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    CA Energy Commission
    Match Funding?
    30%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $150,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advance(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Energy Commission
    Grant Program ID
    GFO-23-401
    Portal ID
    52143
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The California Energy Commission’s (CEC’s) Distributed Electricity Backup Assets (DEBA) Program announces the availability of up to $150 million in grant funds for the purchase and installation of efficiency upgrades and capacity additions to existing bulk grid power generators in California that will serve as emergency supply for the state’s electrical grid during extreme events (as defined in Public Resources Code [PRC] section 25790.5[b]). 

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Individual
    • Nonprofit
    • Other Legal Entity
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    Eligible projects must be located in California and interconnected to California’s bulk transmission grid.  

    View Full Grant Details: GFO-23-401 – Bulk Grid Asset Enhancements for Grid Reliability>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    GFO-23-605-Zero-Emission School Bus Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Block Grant

    Open Date
    Nov 13, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    CA Energy Commission
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $375,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Energy Commission
    Grant Program ID
    GFO-23-605
    Portal ID
    50430
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    This is a competitive block grant solicitation. The California Energy Commission’s (CEC’s) Clean Transportation Program is seeking a block grant Recipient to design and implement an up to $375,000,000 incentive program to fund incentive projects for California local educational agencies (LEAs). Incentive projects are defined as individually awarded incentives to LEAs for zero-emission school bus infrastructure projects. 

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Must have a physical office in California.

    View Full Grant Details: GFO-23-605-Zero-Emission School Bus Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Block Grant>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Statewide Flood Emergency Response Grant Program

    Open Date
    Aug 28, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Water Resources
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,400,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Water Resources
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    45500
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    This grant is designed to provide funding for local flood emergency responders to improve their capacity to respond to flood emergencies.  

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    Applicants must have jurisdiction within the State of California.  This jurisdiction must fall fully or partially outside of the Legal Delta.  A separate program exists to fund similar projects for applicants with jurisdiction within the Legal Delta.  All projects must reduce the risk of levee failure or flooding. 

    View Full Grant Details: Statewide Flood Emergency Response Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Urban Greening

    Open Date
    Oct 9, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    CA Natural Resources Agency
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $23,700,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Natural Resources Agency
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    46391
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Urban Greening Program will fund projects that reduce greenhouse gases while also transforming the built environment into places that are more sustainable, enjoyable, and effective in creating healthy and vibrant communities. These projects will establish and enhance parks and open space, using natural solutions to improve air and water quality and reducing energy consumption, and creating more walkable and bike-able trails.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Statewide. Priority will be given to projects that are in and serve disadvantaged communities.  If a project does not qualify as a disadvantaged community, it must be located in an urban area.  An urban area is defined as a geographic area designated or defined as urban by an applicable plan covering the project area, including, but not limited to general plans, specific plans, or community plans. 

    View Full Grant Details: Urban Greening>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Division of Boating and Waterways Aquatic Center Boating Safety Education Grant FY23

    Open Date
    Sep 15, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,600,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $1 – $62,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    46313
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    This grant provides boating safety education to the general public.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Waterways within California

    View Full Grant Details: Division of Boating and Waterways Aquatic Center Boating Safety Education Grant FY23>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Division of Boating and Waterways 2023 Boating Infrastructure Grant

    Open Date
    Jun 30, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Match Funding?
    25%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $18,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $300,000 – $1,500,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    37274
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Provides funding to construct or improve infrastructure used by transient recreational vessels 26 feet or more in length.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Waterways within California.

    View Full Grant Details: Division of Boating and Waterways 2023 Boating Infrastructure Grant>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    GFO-22-609 – Responsive, Easy Charging Products with Dynamic Signals (REDWDS)

    Open Date
    Apr 28, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    CA Energy Commission
    Match Funding?
    25%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $9,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Energy Commission
    Grant Program ID
    GFO-22-609
    Portal ID
    28166
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    This is a competitive grant solicitation. The California Energy Commission’s (CEC’s) Clean Transportation Program announces the availability of up to $9 million in grant funds to accelerate the development and deployment of easy-to-use charging products which help customers manage electric vehicle (EV) charging and respond to dynamic grid signals.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    Eligible Geographies

    N/A

    View Full Grant Details: GFO-22-609 – Responsive, Easy Charging Products with Dynamic Signals (REDWDS)>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2023 Natural Community Conservation Planning Local Assistance Grant Program and 30 X 30 Grant Program

    Open Date
    Jun 5, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $29,076,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Other
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    30674
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Natural Community Conservation Planning Local Assistance Grant (NCCP LAG) Program and the 30x30 Grant Program are intended to assist local public and non-profit entities with the highest priority tasks needed to implement NCCPs, and for projects associated with the planning and implementation of NCCPs and/or Habitat Conservation Plans (HCPs).

     

     

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    Proposals must address the highest priority tasks associated with the implementation of approved NCCPs and/or HCPs in California. Projects may occur on state or federal lands.

    View Full Grant Details: 2023 Natural Community Conservation Planning Local Assistance Grant Program and 30 X 30 Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    County Drought Resilience Planning Assistance Program

    Open Date
    Mar 22, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Water Resources
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $5,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $10,000 – $125,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Water Resources
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    26906
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of the County Drought Resilience Planning Grant Program intends to help the counties to establish standing drought task forces or to develop the county drought resilience plans, per Senate Bill 552. 

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Entire State of California

    View Full Grant Details: County Drought Resilience Planning Assistance Program>/span>